Chickens, also known as hens or chicks in their early stages, have their origins in Southeast Asia, where they were first domesticated from the red junglefowl around 8,000 years ago. Widely kept across the United Kingdom, these birds have distinctive physical traits including colorful plumage — with males often being more vibrant — and fleshy crests called combs on their heads. Their combs and wattles help regulate temperature, making them well-adapted to various climates. Chickens exhibit unique behaviours, such as dust bathing to maintain feather health and establishing a social pecking order within flocks. Known for their friendly temperament, they are suitable for backyard poultry keepers seeking both egg production and companionship. Popular in the UK for keeping live chickens, many enthusiasts search for "chickens for sale" or "hens for sale near me" to start their flocks. Whether you are buying baby chicks or point of lay chickens for egg-laying, chickens are versatile and hardy birds, thriving in free-range or well-managed environments. Their care involves providing shelter, nutrition, and protection from predators, making them a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced poultry keepers alike.

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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed reared here many different colours they make a good friendly hen suitable for children

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Two silkies, both are very friendly and great around kids, for both together £30 or £20 each ……………….

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Baby chicks really cute and friendly £8 each fo chick they are unsex as too young .. so cute and fluffy

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Coloured hybrids pullets all female 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed light Sussex, black rock, speckled marans, bluebell and copper black marans 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

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Pedigree, well bread lovely natured boys for sale to go to a good home! Hatched in September and only letting the 4 boys go because we have too many! Protective of there girls from predators, but with

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These are all family and friends if they are the family they must be bought together you can message to see which are family and which are friends or siblings as they could get depressed with out ther

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I have 4 POL Silkie bantams for sale. 1 Splash, 1 Partridge, 1 Grey and 1 White hen slightly older 10 months and laying . Sadly reducing numbers. Would prefer they all go together as a flock. £30 ea

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Young chicks Unsexed Good egg layers Good breeding Show quality 3 hatched 15th Jan 1 hatched 2 days ago

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Stunning cockerel. Not his fault, as I have another cockerel already and not enough hens and space. He has to go as soon as possible. He can be an absolute sweetheart and is tame, can be a bit scared

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This young boy is getting a little too big for his boots , its time he leaves the flock to a loving home with his own girls . Has been hand raised from egg but his twin and dad wont be fond of him muc

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Nicknamed rambo for the way he kachowed out of his egg , this lively boy is being bullied by his dad and is a lover not a fighter. We are starting to think his dad is jealous as bruce senior has a fac

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3x very friendly healthy hens approx one year old and all laying very well. I get 2-3 eggs daily! They come with their large cocoon wooden chicken coop. Worth £279 when new. Overall in good condition.

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Trio of birds used for breeding have positive attributes great posture and shiny feathers only getting them gone as I want to try a new breed and need their pen space

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White Adeel young hen for sale selling due change of circumstances she’s a lovely friendly hen pure white

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Eggs are from young healthy birds. You will receive pack of six eggs from cuckoo maran hens that are dual purpose and lay speckled brown eggs and our olive eggers, cream legbars cross cuckoo maran c

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8 black French Maran chicks unsexed 2 days old born 31st January out off dark eggs 8 pound each them eggs in the photos northwich cheshire

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I have silkie , Polish, cream legbar chicks available to pre order. Will need to be kept under heat lamp. £10 each. Discount available for multiple purchases Hatching eggs also available from sil

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20 week old Exchequer Leghorn chickens (LF) 6 Females 1 Cockerel Lovely young chickens, all hatched and raised by us. Just starting to lay.

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I have a total of 6 hens and a rooster (in total 7 chickens) for sale. The hens lay eggs but as of recently they've been laying them some place in my garden as I have them open during the day. They mu

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This stunning boy is looking for his forever home, he is very friendly as he was raised by my 3 young children, he has a bent claw but this doesn't stop him in anyway, he hatched like it.

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Malaysian Serama fresh hatching eggs These tiny beautiful chickens have lots of personality They are amazing and so simple to Look after All of the eggs we post are freshly Laid X 6 eggs are £

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We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

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Selling my shamo chicken due to can't look after anymore. Collection from Birmingham b44. Serious buyers please
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.